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Deutz D 4506

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The Deutz D 4506 is a utility tractor powered by a Deutz F3L 912 diesel, 3-cylinder, air-cooled engine with 172.5 ci displacement and rated RPM of 2300. It delivers a maximum power output of 43.15 hp at the PTO. The engine has a bore and stroke of 3.94 inches and 4.72 inches respectively. The tractor operates on a 4x2 2WD chassis with power assist steering, providing better maneuverability. The transmission is an 8-speed synchromesh type with 4 reverse gears. It has a length of 136.61 inches, an operating weight of 5230 lbs, and a wheelbase of 78.5 inches. Additional features include a 12-volt electric cranking system, replaceable pleated paper cartridge oil filter, rear tread width of 48" to 68", front tread width of 54.7" to 74.5", direct engine drive hydraulic control system, internal expanding shoe brakes operated by foot pedals, dry dual disk clutch operated by foot pedal and hand lever for PTO, and a PTO RPM of 540 at 2070 engine RPM.

Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 43.15

Transmission: Synchromesh

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 5230

Fuel Type: Diesel

Deutz D 4506 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Average

Greater than 37% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Average

Greater than 44% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: Deutz
Model: F3L 912
Cooling Type: Air-Cooled
Cylinder Orientation: -
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: -
Cylinders: 3
Displacement (ci): 172.5
Bore (in): 3.94
Stroke (in): 4.72
Rated RPM: 2300
Power Output (hp): 43.15

Transmission

Type: Synchromesh
Forward Gears: 8
Reverse Gears: 4
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 136.61
Width (in): -
Height (in): -
Operating Weight (lb): 5230

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: -
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x2
Drive Type: 2WD
Steering Type: Power Assist
Coolant Capacity (qts): -
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: -
Manufacture - End Year: -
Hitch Type: -
Hitch Category: -
Hitch Position: -
Hitch Capacity (lb): -
Operator Station Type: -
Starter Type: -
Brake Type: -
Hydraulic System Type: -

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: May 14 to May 25, 1973

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

Maximum Power (PTO): 43.15 HP at 2300 rpm
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 2.465 Gal/hr with a fuel efficiency of 0.400 lb/HP.hr (17.51 Hp.hr/gal)

Drawbar Performance

Maximum Drawbar Power (5th Gear, L-4): 37.07 HP with a drawbar pull of 2969 lbs at a speed of 4.68 mph
Fuel Consumption at Drawbar Power: 2.419 Gal/hr with a fuel efficiency of 0.394 lb/HP.hr (17.75 Hp.hr/gal)
Maximum Torque: Not provided explicitly

Torque and Engine Performance

Rated Engine Speed: 2300 rpm
Engine Type: Deutz Diesel, 3-cylinder vertical

Hydraulic Performance

Pump Delivery Rate: Not provided
Maximum Force Exerted: Not provided

Overall Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency at Standard PTO Speed (540 rpm): 18.01 Hp.hr/gal with 2.341 Gal/hr consumption at 2070 rpm

NTTL. (1973). Nebraska Tractor Test 1131 for Deutz D 4506 and 4507 Diesel (Also Deutz-Fahr D-4507 Diesel), 8-Speed. Lincoln, NE: Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/1454